HDFC Bank has announced a 25 basis points reduction in interest rates on its savings bank deposit accounts, marking the first cut since April 2022. Effective from 12 April 2025, this revision affects all customers across savings account balances. For balances below Rs 50 lakh, the interest rate is now 2.75% per annum, down from … Read more
Post Office Savings Accounts (POSA) have emerged as a favourable option for individuals opting for the new tax regime, offering specific tax benefits not available with regular bank savings accounts. While savings accounts generally lack substantial tax advantages, POSAs provide exemptions that make them attractive to savers. The post office offers superior interest rates compared … Read more
DBS Bank India has announced the launch of its new offering, ‘DBS Golden Circle’. This priority banking program has been carefully crafted to address the specific needs of senior citizens. Designed for resident Indian individuals aged 60 and above, the program provides an array of exclusive benefits and services to simplify and enhance the banking … Read more
The Moneyview Savings Index 2024, which was conducted during the financial year ended March 2024, showed that 72% of the respondents earning over Rs 50,000 monthly salary have higher savings compared to just 51% of those earning less than that. It stated lower-income groups often opt for safer options like savings accounts even though interest … Read more
Yes Bank and ICICI Bank will tweak their service charges on savings accounts from May 1. Besides this, both banks have decided to discontinue select account types. As per Yes Bank’s website, it will discontinue: Savings Exclusive, YES Savings Select /XLRATE SA, Savings Advantage/ Yes Grace / Yes Prosperity, Prime/Ascent/Crest, Yes Respect (for Sn. Citizen), … Read more